The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Richard C. B. Lawrence, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. When the American base was established at Marseille, General Lawrence was of the utmost assistance in its development and maintenance by the practical aid and valuable advice he gave. Always ready, in case of need, to place at our disposition the valuable facilities acquired by the British Base during four years of operation, he made possible an increased supply to the American troops. By his fervent spirit of cooperation he rendered service of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.